About the book
“Written with a style and humor that haven’t been seen since Mark Twain.”—Los Angeles Times
What if the Second Coming didn’t quite come off as advertised? What if “the Corpse” on display in that funky roadside zoo is really who they say it is—what does that portend for the future of western civilization? And what if a young clairvoyant named Amanda reestablishes the flea circus as popular entertainment and fertility worship as the principal religious form of our high-tech age? Another Roadside Attraction answers those questions and a lot more. It tell us, for example, what the sixties were truly all about, not by reporting on the psychedelic decade but by recreating it, from the inside out. In the process, this stunningly original seriocomic thriller is fully capable of simultaneously eating a literary hot dog and eroding the borders of the mind.
“Hard to put down because of the sheer brilliance and fun of the writing. The sentiments of Brautigan and the joyously compassionate omniscience of Fielding dance through the pages garbed colorfully in the language of Joyce.”—Rolling Stone
Editions of Another Roadside Attraction
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553349481
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780553292053
- EBook
- ISBN 9780553897883
Read an Excerpt
“Written with a style and humor that haven’t been seen since Mark Twain.”—Los Angeles Times
What if the Second Coming didn’t quite come off as advertised? What if “the Corpse” on display in that funky roadside zoo is really who they say it is—what does that portend for the future of western civilization? And what if a young clairvoyant named Amanda reestablishes the flea circus as popular entertainment and fertility worship as the principal religious form of our high-tech age? Another Roadside Attraction answers those questions and a lot more. It tell us, for example, what the sixties were truly all about, not by reporting on the psychedelic decade but by recreating it, from the inside out. In the process, this stunningly original seriocomic thriller is fully capable of simultaneously eating a literary hot dog and eroding the borders of the mind.
“Hard to put down because of the sheer brilliance and fun of the writing. The sentiments of Brautigan and the joyously compassionate omniscience of Fielding dance through the pages garbed colorfully in the language of Joyce.”—Rolling Stone
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Another Roadside Attraction about?
“Written with a style and humor that haven’t been seen since Mark Twain.”—Los Angeles Times
What if the Second Coming didn’t quite come off as advertised? What if “the Corpse” on display in that funky roadside zoo is really who they say it is—what does that portend for the future of western civilization? And what if a young clairvoyant named Amanda reestablishes the flea circus as popular entertainment and fertility worship as the principal religious form of our high-tech age? Another Roadside Attraction answers those questions and a lot more. It tell us, for example, what the sixties were truly all about, not by reporting on the psychedelic decade but by recreating it, from the inside out. In the process, this stunningly original seriocomic thriller is fully capable of simultaneously eating a literary hot dog and eroding the borders of the mind.
“Hard to put down because of the sheer brilliance and fun of the writing. The sentiments of Brautigan and the joyously compassionate omniscience of Fielding dance through the pages garbed colorfully in the language of Joyce.”—Rolling Stone
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Another Roadside Attraction?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of Another Roadside Attraction?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780553349481
Who is/are the Author/s of the book Another Roadside Attraction?
Tom Robbins
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Another Roadside Attraction is available as paperback(ISBN 9780553349481) and paperback(ISBN 9780553292053) and ebook(ISBN 9780553897883)
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